Caregiver

Comfort Keepers group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service agency in Mesa, AZ, is seeking dependable Caregivers to provide support and companionship to seniors. Responsibilities include personal care, transportation, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must pass background checks, have reliable transportation, and complete training. This role is essential for enhancing the quality of life for elderly clients.

Qualifications

• Must complete mandated training.
• Must pass various background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Assist with transportation and daily activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Remind clients to take medications and monitor changes in condition.
• Maintain confidentiality and document services promptly per policy.

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Companionship provision

Job description

We are currently seeking highly dependable, mature, and reliable Caregivers who love to care for the elderly and want to make a difference in the lives of seniors! Our Caregivers provide, personal care, transportation, and support services to clients in a Comfort Keepers established Personal Care Program

Location: Mesa, AZ

Essential Functions

• Provides general attention to clients non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients by completing light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Reminds client to take self-administered medications.
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.
• Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Credit History, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.